Like back in the early 2000s. You could promise a certain amount of closing costs then take a few grand off at closing. Or you could promise a certain interest rate then lower the rate by a percentage or two at closin...

I am new to real estate investing. 

I'm Wendy Diaz from Dallas, TX , passionate about real estate investing in my first property.

I worked at the same company as @Tyler Henry on the Real Estate Services team and recently relocated to Branson to become an agent and look for deals.

He has grown since then and now that I’m investing in real estate he’s my right hand man.

@Nina V.Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

As far as OOS investing, please read the many posts from people in HCOL areas, especially California, who are losing money on OOS properties (myself included). 

Second, it will take a lawyer that specializes in Real Estate law, which we have a few good ones in Nicholasville. 

I would find someone local who is involved in real estate or management who wants a side job.

Mike,It's real hard right now.